The BJP criticized the Congress and Trinamool Congress for their responses to the situation in Bangladesh. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused the opposition of prioritizing appeasement politics over addressing what he termed a humanitarian issue. He highlighted remarks by Congress leaders justifying violence and criticized Mamata Banerjee’s government in West Bengal for a lathi-charge on protesters.
Bhandari pointed out the selective silence of opposition leaders and accused them of being driven by vote bank considerations. He mentioned instances where Mamata Banerjee used force on Hindus protesting and where Congress leaders remained silent. Bhandari emphasized that a united opposition stance against violence in Bangladesh was lacking due to appeasement politics.
The BJP spokesperson further criticized the West Bengal Chief Minister for the police action against protesters in Kolkata. He demanded that the government respect the democratic right of Hindus to protest peacefully. Bhandari condemned the use of force against protesters and called for an end to such actions.
Protests in Kolkata escalated due to the killing of a garment factory worker in Bangladesh. The police lathi-charged demonstrators near the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission, leading to clashes and traffic disruptions. Bhandari warned of increased political action and pledged the BJP’s support to those protesting against the violence in Bangladesh.
